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23.04.2010

Nation to chose anthem for England's medalists in Delhi

SING UP FOR ENGLAND!

Commonwealth Games England announced today that they will let the nation decide which anthem is to be played at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi by allowing the public to vote for the song of their choice.

Voters can choose between God Save The Queen, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory - with the winner becoming the official anthem of the England Team to be played on the podium in Delhi when a Gold medal is won as well as at the Welcoming Ceremony when the St. George’s flag is raised. The public can cast their vote by visiting

Duncan Lewis, Marketing Director for Commonwealth Games England, said, “We’re really excited that the nation will be deciding our anthem for the Games. Everybody has their own opinion on what should be played, and having the public actively involved in the team’s decision making is great. Their involvement represents everything that we’re trying to achieve with our inclusive ‘We Are England’ brand – bringing the whole of the country together”.

England is determined to go to Delhi as a proud, united force, with a brand-new logo and rallying cry ‘We are England’. We’d very much like to take you with us on the road to Delhi; for you to be part of the team. You can join in the preparations with the ‘WeareEngland’ community on Facebook http://tinyurl.com/weareengland or read all about the latest news in the build up to Delhi at www.weareengland.org. Follow us on twitter at @weRengland so you’ll be instantly updated as the journey to the Games unfolds.

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